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DANTES COAL FIRED PIZZA

937 E GULF DR, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239-558-4429

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4603954
Grade history
MAY 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (68 F - Cold Holding) per operator, butter was removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form and it was placed on time during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $2,960

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2021057642Dec 15, 2021Apr 13, 2022$2,000
7--2021031023Jul 2, 2021Jul 27, 2021$800
7--2021005572Jan 27, 2021Apr 5, 2021$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in breadcrumb container. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Shrimp on three compartment sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken wings and caramelized onions in pizza station reach in cooler, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator dated food. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-22-2025
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in pizza sauce. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of Gatorade in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fresh garlic in oil, per operator made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked inside reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored over u washed jalapeños. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
High priority/08A-04-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (68 F - Cold Holding) per operator, butter was removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form and it was placed on time during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.